Adaptive optics

Sketch of the laser communication laboratory in the tower of the IOSB building in Ettlingen
© Rui Barros
Sketch of the laser communication laboratory in the tower of the IOSB building in Ettlingen
Part of the transmitter-receiver setup in the laser communication laboratory
© Fraunhofer IOSB, indigo
Part of the transmitter-receiver setup in the laser communication laboratory

Profil

In the research group Adaptive Optics we work on imaging, monitoring and laser communication systems on horizontal optical transmission paths through the earth's atmosphere. We develop simulations, design theoretical models and implement both image processing algorithms and complete Adaptive Optics (AO) systems. Since the requirements for terrestrial AO systems differ significantly from the requirements for astronomical AO systems, we focus on innovative AO concepts and investigate realistic solutions in very different fields of optics.

Find out about the latest developments in our group, read our publications, learn about our laboratory equipment and services.  
We welcome cooperation with industry.

Services

  • Measurement of the influence of atmospheric turbulence on electro-optical devices used under realistic conditions outside the laboratory
  • Performance of field tests and experiments for the validation of electro-optical devices
  • Cross validation of new and existing measurement systems
  • Monte-Carlo and analytical calculations of laser propagation through the atmosphere
  • Simulation of the performance of imaging systems for long range observations
  • Optical metrology
  • Design of optical systems
  • Simulation of adaptive optical systems for lasers and for astronomy
  • Simulation of underwater laser systems
  • Design and production of holograms
  • Design and manufacture of micro-optics

 

Further Information

NEWS

Here you can learn more about conference participations, awards and other activities of our research group Adaptive Optics.

Our team

Members of the Adaptive Optics Group

Laboratory equipment

Our laboratory for adaptive optics is equipped with the latest equipment for simulation, measurement and compensation of atmospheric turbulence. The following table gives an overview of the most important instruments.

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